Rail Transport Operations Specialist

Rail Transport Operations Specialist

• Build your career with Australia's largest retail supply chain
• Integral role to the growth of new rail customers
• Yennora & Norwest based, with WFH flexibility after the initial training & onboarding

Welcome to Primary Connect+ (PC+)

Primary Connect+ is our retailer-agnostic, technology-driven commercial business within Primary Connect. Our team works together to provide end-to-end supply chain solutions for more than 1,300 food and retail customers.

What you'll experience

Everything we do is driven by a culture of care for our team, customers, and community.

• We create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions safety and wellbeing for our people and partners.
• We're a team-first organisation. We'll equip you with the necessary training for success in your role, and provide continuous career development and learning opportunities.
• We offer competitive remuneration and access to a number of employee benefits.
• We prioritise sustainability, striving to contribute to a greener, better future. Check out our most recent Sustainability Report to find out how we do it.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app.

Want to know what it's like to have a career with us? Check out this short summary of the career of one of our amazing Operations Managers, Dani.

What you'll do

• Manage the end to end operation of the Primary Connect+ Direct Rail Operations model between the East Coast & Perth. The model involves transporting customer freight into and out of Woolworths and non-Woolworths sites via Direct Rail.
• Daily and ongoing management of third party carriers (3PL's), management of the booking process with rail freight providers, management & reporting of Primary Connect's owned & leased container fleet (rail), proactive cold chain management (rail), management of on time pickup and delivery and oversight of safety outcomes and processes.
• Actively impact Primary Connect+ cost and EBIT outcomes by planning cost effective transport and managing equipment utilisation
• Develop and maintain a high level of engagement and understanding with our Carrier partners and Linehaul service providers
• Coordinate equipment breakdowns and repairs and maintenance with suppliers and National Fleet Team as required

What you'll bring

• 3+ years experience in Transport Operations & Planning role
• Strong administrative skills and commercial acumen
• A high level of communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills at all levels
• Experience managing stakeholder expectations appropriately with the ability to navigate through challenging circumstances
• Proven capability in delivering high-quality outputs under pressure and in a fast turnaround time
• Process-driven with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexibility to be available for out of hours escalations including weekend

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We're a proud part of the Woolworths Group - 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose - ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.'

Here you'll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team's diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

Platinum Tier Employer - Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality - Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes